Use 'underfunded' to express a lack of financial resources for a specific purpose. The underfunded library couldn't afford new books.
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Impacts Quality
'Underfunded' implies that the quality or effectiveness of something is likely compromised due to insufficient funds. Underfunded healthcare systems struggle to provide good service.
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Grave Situations
Often used in serious contexts where the consequences of being underfunded are significant. Workers protested the underfunded safety measures.